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2017 Nike Swim Camps – Sign Up Today

Designed for competitive youth and high school swimmers, the Nike Swim Camps are stroke technique camps directed by some of the most respected coaches in the country.

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Peeing in the Pool. What Can Be Done?

A passionate plea from a former swimmer, swim coach, and now pool design professional. Please, the culturally accepted practice of…

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Questions To Consider Asking Before You Sign

Contributor, Rick Paine, is an expert on the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of Swimming at American…

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The Hardest Part Of Recruiting: Telling A Coach You Are Not Interested

Contributor, Rick Paine, is an expert on the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of Swimming at American…

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USA Swimmer Records A Double, 15 Year Old Wins 10K In Barbados

Hours of heavy rainfall did not dampen the spirits of more than 425 swimmers who swam in the first day of the 5th Barbados Open Water Festival (BOWF) in Carlisle Bay this past weekend.

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Everyone Signed Early, But Me!

I would estimate that only about 25% of the high school senior swimming recruits sign during the early signing period each year. The rest have to wait until April.

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Swim Job: Chief of Recreation, Salary Range $76,000 to $122,000

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia, and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington, and Fairfax counties.

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How To Train For High Octane Freestyle

The 50-meter sprint primarily involves two of the three energy systems we have available to use. Stored energy and anaerobic energy production are the two principal ways in which we delivery ATP to our muscles for this short, all-out burst of speed.

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American Record Holder and US Paralympian Lizzi Smith Joins Fike Swim

American Record Holder and US Paralympian Lizzi Smith, who won silver and bronze medals at the Rio Paralympics, has joined Fike Swim’s growing team of professional athletes.

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Arena Donates Swimwear And Equipment To Project Playground

Global water instinct brand arena has pledged its support to Swedish non-profit, Project Playground, through a donation of swimwear and equipment for the organization’s initiatives.

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Colorado Time Systems Awarded Patent For Backstroke Start Device

A PlayCore company, was awarded Australian Patent No. 2013382748 titled “Start assist device for swimmers with positioning and removal mechanism.”

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FINIS Introduces Adjustable Swim Chute

FINIS, Inc., a worldwide leader in technical swimming innovation, is proud to introduce the Drag+Fly™ adjustable swim chute.

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2017 Fusion Swim Camps Feature Top-notch Swim Programs

2017 Fusion Swim Camps have been set up so young swimmers can hone their skills in competitive strokes, turn mechanics, breathing and body positioning. A strong emphasis is placed on overall conditioning.

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Open Water Planet Steps Up Open Water Safety Protocols

Just a little over six years ago Fran Crippen past away while competing in an Open Water Event. As community, Open Water…

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Speedo USA’s Missy Franklin Signature Series Line of Women’s Swimsuits Available Now for Holiday Gifting

“Everything Missy brings to the pool shines through in this collection – her extensive experience in and around the water, sense of style, vibrant personality and creative spirit,” said John Graham, President of Speedo USA.

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